Archival Assistant – Shambhala Archives

May 16, 2011 to August 5, 2011

$12/hour

Job description:
The archival assistant’s duties will include re-housing, scanning and cataloging photographs, research, and preservation of photographs and artifacts. They will also participate in management of an online photo gallery and creation of a virtual artifact online exhibit.

Necessary qualifications:
University student or graduate. Major or concentration ideally centered in archival, library science, museum, history, or other cultural/heritage studies. Must have good database and internet skills.  Understanding of photographic mediums, use of scanners, rudimentary understanding of photo editing software, and excellent keyboarding skills are desirable.

Candidates should apply by Wednesday May 04, 2011 by sending a resume and letter of interest to archives@shambhala.org. In the subject line of an e-mail, applicants should indicate Young Canada Works. Resumes may also be delivered to Sandra Kipis,  Shambhala Archives, 1084 Tower Road, Halifax, B3H2Y5. Candidates from other parts of Canada will be considered if they can arrange their own housing in the Halifax area.

Young Canada Works Program

You are eligible if you:

• are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;
  Note: Non-Canadian students holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent status are not eligible.
• are legally entitled to work in Canada;
• are between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;
• meet the eligibility criteria of the program for which you are applying;
• are registered in the YCW on-line candidate inventory;
• are willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment;
• do not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) while employed with YCW;
• have been a full-time student (as defined by your educational institution) in the semester preceding the YCW job;
• intend to return to full-time studies in the semester following the YCW job.